Bento Teixeira
Bento Teixeira (1561? – 1618?) was a Portuguese poet. He is considered to be the introducer of Baroque in the Portuguese colony of Brazil and the first Brazilian poet — however, this last affirmation is contested by many historians.
Bento Teixeira | |
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| Born | 1561 Porto, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Died | 1618 (aged 56–57) Lisbon, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Occupation | Poet, teacher |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Literary movement | Baroque |
| Notable works | Prosopopeia |
| Spouse | Filipa Raposa |
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